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Kyain Kyain

4.2 (486 reviews)
ModerateBurmese
Open • 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated over 3 months ago

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Fish Noodle Soup
David K.

Kyain Kyain is an unassuming, family-run, strip mall restaurant turning out seriously delicious Burmese cooking. My favorite dish was the famous Tea Leaf Salad, a mixture of shredded cabbage, tomatoes, green chilies, dried shrimp, peanuts, yellow beans, and sesame seeds, all tossed in a fermented tea leaf dressing. The salad was crunchy, nutty, spicy, umami, and refreshing all at the same time, and there was a generous amount of the deliciously salty and tangy tea leaf dressing (much more than in versions of this salad from other restaurants)! Next, the Fish Noodle Soup was a spiced chowder with rice noodles, catfish, egg, cilantro, and fried yellow bean--a hearty, warming dish. The Lamb Curry with Potato was made of tender chunks of lamb in an oily spiced curry, served with a flaky pan-fried Parata; and the Chicken Drumstick Curry came with two braised drumsticks in a flavorful spice mixture, served with spiced yellow rice mixed with raisins and green peas, topped with crispy onions, pickled onions, and fried chilies! Of the two curries, I preferred the flavor of the Chicken Curry, but the tender meat of the Lamb Curry. The Parata was crispy and buttery, and the yellow rice with toppings had an incredible flavor and combination of textures. Overall, the food here was seriously delicious, and this super friendly restaurant is worth going out of the way to visit!

A5. Tea Leaf Salad (vegan)
Rucha S.

Ordered a to-go tea leaf salad (~$21 with tax) and was really disappointed. It was extremely oily and overloaded with hard crunchy bits that felt like biting into stones in every bite. The texture was unpleasant and the flavor wasn't anything special. Definitely not worth the price.

C8. Chicken Curry
Cin-Yee S.

Excellent authentic, homestyle cooking prevails at this local, family-run Burmese spot. Please put it in your weekly rotation immediately so you can have the coconut chicken noodle soup, tea leaf salad, and other delicious specialties in your life!

Inside seating. About 9 tables of 4 seats.
Vi T.

Very good authentic and homestyle Burmese food. Cozy casual eatery located in a small shopping plaza at the NW corner intersection of Moraine St and Thornton Ave. They seem to currently have specially priced Bento box lunch meals for about $18 to $20. Caveat is that you have to order a minimum of 2 Bentos for this deal. It comes with choice of entree/protein with rice, tea leaf salad, and parboiled mustard greens. The entrees range from various curries or braised/steamed dishes. We opted for 2 bentos. One was the "steamed" fish (which is more like a braised/stewed dish). They use Amberjack for this dish. The second bento choice was the chicken and potato curry (cubed chicken breast meat with fried potatoes in a mild red curry sauce). They bring out tap water for you but I added palm juice, which is really just a glass bottle of sweetened palm coconut water. It went really well with my food. I really liked the steamed/braised Amberjack fish dish too. It was stewed in a tomato-based, mild red curry paste marinade. Reminded me of a less spicy version of a Vietnamese dish that my grandmother used to make all the time and which I don't see served in any restaurants around the bay. It was a delicious Burmese rendition and the tea leaf salad was really nice. Salad had the right amount of seasoning and dressing and the chiffonade cabbage leaves, fermented tea leaves, with roasted mung beans and peanuts, sesame seeds, and dried shrimp flakes, added a nice and fresh crunch to the meal. Mustard greens were simply parboiled and had their natural mild bitter taste, which went well with the fish and steamed jasmine rice. I would definitely get this again. They also sell the steamed/braised Amberjack a la carte for $8. I had a taste of the chicken curry with potato bento dish and really liked that as well. Burmese curry doesn't seem as spicy compared to Thai or Indian curries. I would definitely come back to this family restaurant to try their other dishes, such as the beef and lamb curry, which came highly recommended by our server. All in all I'd say that Kyain Kyain is a solid and tasty restaurant serving authentic comfort/home-style Burmese food. I even like this better than Burma Superstar. Inside seating has about 9 tables of 4. Note: if your meal total is under $50 and you use credit card to pay, there is a $0.25 surcharge. Service was prompt and our server kindly explained all the dishes to us before we made our choice.

April Y.

. Chicken Noodle Soup . Yellow Rice with Lamb Curry . Yellow Bean Tofu Salad . Pork intestines with spices . Burmese Style Tempura Gourd fritters . Shan Noodle I ranked my highest to lowest on all the food we ordered. As a fellow burmese getting to taste Kyay Oh was one of my best experiences at the restaurant and was excited to try Pork intestines as this serves as a local street food back in the country. * The noodle soup is ranked first for a reason because of how authentic and similar it is back home. * They call it yellow rice but i call it biryani and with the lamb curry it was TOP NOTCHED i kept going in for the dish and the portion is huge!! If im really hungry i could probably finish it but if not thats a two person serving size. * Tofu Salad was ok i've had better ones served by family friends whose origin is Shan/Burmese. Texture is well made just needs to work on flavoring. * Pork intestines was the one i anticipated the most but surprisingly i couldn't finish it and none of us did as well, since its a street food maybe it just felt off for us to not dip it in boiling soup and sauce for taste. Some but not all wasn't as tender. I think i'd definitely give it a try again since i ate a lot too. * Gourd Fritters were okay not being bias but my mom definitely makes it better and it looks and tasted overly fried. Very small piece of gourd too. I just ate them for the crunch. * Shan noodle is my favorite noodle of all but not here! It was badly made and all the noodles were very cut up, it was my friend's order i taste tested and never had it again. Not sure how to describe the taste but just know it's not the authentic flavor! Last but not least I'd definitely come back again for the noodle soup aka Kyay Oh and Biryani. Not as crowded and the restaurant is very Burmese style i figured it could be a family owned restaurant.

Tyler L.

A Hidden Gem for Burmese Cuisine! This was my first experience at a Burmese restaurant, and it absolutely delivered! I tried a coconut milk-based curry that was rich, creamy, and layered with flavor. The ambiance was warm and inviting, and the staff were kind enough to walk me through the menu, which I really appreciated as a first-timer to Burmese food. Whether you're a Burmese food newbie like me or a seasoned fan, this spot feels like the real deal. Definitely recommend it if you're craving something authentic.

M10. Paratha with Chicken Curry
Abigail D.

It was my first time dining at Kyain Kyain and it was such a great experience! Such a warm, welcoming, and friendly spot with flavorful dishes. Absolutely loved their tea leaf salad! For those who haven't had it before it's a warm, crunchy, nutty, savory, and umami dish. I've had this salad once before at a different establishment and I have to say I love this one so much more! The tomatoes add some extra freshness to the dish. The chicken curry was tender and paired so well with the paratha and pickled cucumber and radish. Shared both with a friend and we were stuffed. Interior had a homey charm. Highly recommend this spot!

A5. Tea Leaf Salad M6. Yellow Rice with Beef Curry S3. Paratha M15. Fish Noodle Soup
David C.

10/10 - tea leaf salad 10/10 - beef curry with yellow rice 9/10 - parata 8.5/10 - fish noodle soup 8.5/10 - samosa Kyain Kyain has been a longtime Fremont staple that provides the best tea leaf salad in the Bay Area. The restaurant is small and cozy vibe with quick service! Would highly recommend this place if you've never tried Burmese cuisine before.

Chicken soup, onion tempura, chicken curry and tea leaf salad
Nikki E.

So good and great service. We got the chicken soup 4/5, chicken curry 5/5, tea leaf salad 6/5, and we got the onion tempura 10/5. It was amazing and we will definitely be back.

Chicken noodle soup
Linda M.

I haven't had Burmese food in a really long time. We came here on a day where it was super rainy. It was easy to find parking. There weren't very many people inside, one other table. I think this was due to the heavy rain rather than their food. We were seated and they brought menus and water over very quickly. I had the chicken noodle soup as I was looking for something soupy in the rain as well as something light. Pretty large portions. My boyfriend had the yellow rice with chicken curry. Everything was super flavorful and affordable. My boyfriend needed to take the rest of his meal to go. Luckily all the food came dished out in to-go containers anyway (except the noodle soup). Will definitely return one day, though Fremont is a bit of a drive for us.

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4.4(311 reviews)
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My group recently had a wonderful dinner at Burma Bay Cafe!…read more We arrived around around 7 PM on a Sunday evening and they were slammed with several large parties. The staff were SO nice and offered to set up a table for us in their back room. They were so kind and accomodating, which we were grateful for because we were starving and the food looked delicious! We ordered a tea leaf salad, Burmese shrimp and beef, and the Nan Gyi Thoke noodles. The food arrived soon after ordering and we were treated to a proper Burmese feast! I loved the crunchy textures of the tea leaf salad, and the shrimp and beef were deliciously spicy. The noodles were also great - the boiled egg was cooked perfectly. The portion size was generous - this was plenty of food for four people! Most imporantly, service was outstanding! Thank you for making our group feel welcomed on an insanely busy evening. :)

Came to Burma Bay Cafe for dinner with friends and had a great meal!…read more Located off Warm Spring Blvd, Burma Bay Cafe took over the old Ho Chow building. The inside has tons of seating available and bright natural lighting. We came on a weeknight during their happy hour (!!), which is 20% off appetizers every week night between 3-6pm. Our party of three ordered mainly apps, and only deviated off that section to try their tea leaf salad :P Fried tofu - crisp and light Coconut chicken with palatha - sweeter curry, loved the flakiness and thicc-ness of the paratha Lamb curry with palatha - hearty curry sauce Salt and pepper chicken - dino nugget-esque with a nice crunch and perfect seasoning and didn't actually need the dipping sauce it comes with. Note: the dipping sauce does contain fish Chicken lettuce cups - fine taste, no notes Veg samosas - fine also, basic Tea leaf salad - ordered for the health and textural crunch. So delicious Service was good. Our waitress was very informative in each dish and also quite attentive with refiling waters. Overall, great meal and would love to return to try their mains.

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Located in the large strip mall and very close to Lion Supermarket. They have Malaysian, Indian,…read moreIndonesian, and Burmese food items on menu and it makes me nostalgic for the 4 months I lived in Singapore as an intern. Mohinga fish soup: the national dish of Myanmar. The base is fish and there are big chunks of soft onions and small chunks of fish inside. It tastes like crab soup with a subtle spice aftertaste and a very, small fermented taste. Tea leaf salad: The small green Thai chilis are SO hot and made me cough instantly. A decent tea leaf salad with nice crunchy bits through you can find it better at other places. Indian mee goreng: Too sweet for our taste and less soy sauce than we like. It tasted like the primary sauce ingredient was ketchup. Plenty of large shrimps and nice pieces of potato and bell peppers. Hainam chicken combo: yellow color chicken and rice. The sauces this came with were great. The bones were a bit sloppily cut but it still tasted good. Roti pratha: This used to be my lunch often in Singapore, so nostalgic! Roti with coconut curry for dipping. Came super super hot and fresh.

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Amazing Basil

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Catering service

Amazing place to enjoy your dinner with friends!! They have…read moremany options for vegetarians too. I loved crispy eggplants and garlic bread. Crab fried rice was very flavorful. Pad. Thai (medium spice) was bit too sweet for my taste. Loved the ambience , food and quantity is great !!!

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Burma Love

4.1(310 reviews)
12.2 mi

The food here is insanely good. What a little gem. We got the tea leaf salad (thanks internet) and…read moreit was huge and soo tasty with tons of nuts and a dressing that was light ans flavorful. You could easily get this as an entree and be full. We also got the shan curry to split and the chicken was soooo tender and full of juicy goodness. I got some sauce on my white collared shirt and they immediately ordered club soda! What incredible hospitality! The drinks are also so so good - well balanced and tasty. Cant wait to come back.

My Aunt & I chose to celebrate our birthdays jointly in Menlo Park's Burma Love. I've previously…read moredined in BL's two other locations in San Francisco's Financial and Mission District and upon settling at our table, I became immediately drawn to its more spacious dining area and modern interior by comparison. The service was very efficient in taking our orders and the hostess was very hospitable by lowering the window blind just for us and by regularly checking-in. I commend BL for serving three samosas for our party of three because normally, a samosa appetizer only consists of two. The samosas & tea leaf salad had a crispy texture. In addition to the sweet-flavored coconut rice and earthy brown rice, the roti bread also complimented the lamb curry. The chicken and beef chili entrees were mild spicy and tangy. My Burmese Butterfly mocktail was a refreshing beverage to start the meal and the iced-milk tea later complimented my toffee cake dessert well. We overall enjoyed a most pleasant Sunday evening dining experience. I'm also glad we reserved a 5pm seating as the restaurant became busy by 7pm.

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Experience Burma Restaurant and Bar - Experience Burma style Tea Leaf salad!

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4.2(553 reviews)
10.1 mi
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This is the most amazingly restaurant in Pleasanton…read more The food is so good. Tea leaf salad, garlic noodles, fried bananas. Everything is tasty, flavorful and made with such love. The drinks are top notch and unique. Their lavender martini is our favorite. But what makes Experience Burma so wonderful is Myat and Jordan, the owners, and the friendly staff. You are family when you come here. They have also been so kind and generous to the Pleasanton community with fundraising nights for the schools and community programs. Our Scouting Troop leaders have been having our holiday party here every year, and they close the place down for us and we take over the restaurant! Everyone, vegetarian and meat eaters alike love it. If you want amazing Burmese food come to Experience Burma and if you want to have a private party this is the place to go with great food and amazing drinks.

We came here for dinner while coming back from a trip to Yosemite. The ambiance is relatively…read moreformal and the service took a while, though it was understandable as we came in near closing time. The restaurant is located within Downtown Pleansaton, which had a decent amount of free parking that was walking distance from the restaurant. Once we were seated, we got the Black Pepper Tofu, Tea Leaf Salad, and Garlic Noodles. I unfortunately couldn't find the photo I got of the garlic noodles, but all of the food was great. We especially liked the Tea Leaf salad, which was unlike anything we had tried before. Everything also felt reasonable priced from what I could recall as well, and there were a lot of other decent options on the menu that I'd be willing to try at a later time. Overall a pleasant experience, especially since it was our first time trying Burmese food. I'd be more than happy to return again.

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3.6(1.9k reviews)
11.7 mi
•$$

3.7 stars. Nice looking place with an extensive menu including meat as well as vegan options and a…read morefull bar. The food was decent but it seemed more geared toward non-Asian palates. We've had more authentic Burmese cuisine in SF but this is fine for Palo Alto. Service was good and attentive. We had: Salt and pepper tofu Palata with vegetarian curry 6 piece samosas (good) Tea leaf salad (disappointing) Fiery tofu and vegetables Eggplant and Garlic (good) Jasmine rice Coconut rice Garlic noodles, bbq pork Chicken Home style fried rice (ok) Lamb Kebat (good) Lamb wok fried with tofu Steamed vegetables (mostly cabbage with sliced carrots & broccoli) Beef curry (good tender chunks of beef but the curry didn't taste like curry). Cocktail drinks are pretty good but just know that some drinks are small for the price. The best drink is the coconut one with coconut rum. We had mango ice cream for dessert which was a very generous portion but the ice cream was on the icy side and not as creamy as I hoped. It tasted decently good though.

If I could give 0 stars, I would…read more I ordered takeout consisting of garlic noodles with pork substituted for chicken (and paid almost $3 extra for the substitution), basil chili chicken, and mango chicken. Unfortunately, there were problems with every dish: 1. Extremely small portions: The basil chicken and mango chicken portions were ridiculously small. Around 80% of the container was just onions, and the containers were only about 70% full. For the price, this is unacceptable. 2. Almost no chicken in the garlic noodles: The garlic noodles had literally only two tiny pieces of chicken. I cannot believe I paid almost $3 extra to substitute pork with chicken and received basically no chicken at all. 3. Unbelievably salty: Both the garlic noodles and basil chicken were so salty that they were inedible. I had to rinse them with water five times, and then re-cook them myself just to make them edible. I've never had to do this with takeout before. The food wasn't just disappointing in terms of flavor and portion size--the biggest issue is that it feels like the restaurant is being extremely stingy while still charging fairly high prices. Poor portions, excessive salt, and very little meat. Definitely not worth the price, and I would not order from here again.

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